Part A: Personal Philosophy A teacher librarian (TL) should be a knowledgeable, current, dynamic teacher and information specialist, driven by a commitment to assist staff and students in navigating and accessing information. The TL’s role extends beyond resource management; it involves actively facilitating a culture of inquiry and learning. The TL should advocate for the […]
Author: Kellie Billingsley
Hi my name is Kellie and I am a busy mum of three young children. I am teaching at St Stephen's School K-12 in Western Australia. I am a full-time English and Drama Teacher and I am starting the role of Teacher Librarian at my school at the start of the academic year in 2022. I will be running the senior library for Year 7 - 12 and also Teaching Library sessions to Year 5 and 6.
Using AI in libraries
Embracing AI in School Libraries: Transforming Learning and Literacy As a teacher librarian, integrating AI into the school library is not only innovative but essential for creating a dynamic learning environment. Our school IT department are not exactly embracing AI use at school yet; they are very cautious and concerned about the safety of student […]
ETL512: Professional Placement Report
Professional Placement Report Section 1 I completed my professional placement at the City of Joondalup Public Libraries in Western Australia, located about 30 minutes from Perth’s central business district, in the residential suburb of Duncraig. This year marks a significant milestone for the library as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. An artwork created by local […]
ALIA Aligned Professional Placement Goals
Collection development and management: Build a greater knowledge and understanding of collection development and management to fulfil user needs, including learning more about evidence based data gathering and analysis. Learn how to assess and update collection development policies, including the processes used to review resources and the selection aids used for acquisition. Prioritise and manage the […]
ETL523 Assessment 2 Reflection
Through ETL523, I feel I have an improved understanding of digital citizenship (DC). As a result, I have rewritten the existing digital literacy program and used the nine elements of digital citizenship (Ribble, 2023) to inform the various topics I will teach. While I found assessment 1 challenging because I had to create a website; […]
ETL 523 Module 4.1: My worldview and perception of GAI in education with CATWOE analysis
Image created by Adobe Firefly via a prompt by Kellie Billingsley My perspective as a teacher librarian focuses on how important it is to develop students’ digital and information literacy. My role is certainly not just about running the school library; it’s equally about providing students with the skills they need to use new technology […]
ETL523 Assessment One: Reflection
Digital Citizenship is a concept that I’m still navigating in terms of teaching and learning. A valuable approach to teaching digital citizenship is embedding it within the whole curriculum (Krueger, 2023). Implementing it across the curriculum is no easy task, as teachers need more available time and quality training. Through completing this assessment, I have […]
Module 3.4 The Digital Divide
Created by AI Adobe Firefly via a prompt by Kellie Billingsley The Digital Divide is a term that refers to the gap between those who have access to internet and computers and those who do not. There are many things that can cause a digital divide in a community. Individuals may not have internet access […]
Module 2.2: Rethinking Digital Literacy
Let’s challenge the myths! Image by 51581 pixabay In the early-to-mid 1990s when I was still at high school, the ability to create and print a simple file or word document created mass excitement: This was the pinnacle of technology development. It was a time when mastering basic computer operations marked you as digitally savvy. […]
Module 1.3: Who is responsible for teaching digital citizenship?
Helping young people develop healthy habits with digital media and enhancing their digital citizenship skills requires the collaboration of multiple role-models, that is a collective effort from teachers, parents, older siblings and so on. (Hollandsworth et al., 2011). It is equally as important for mass media organisations, government bodies and technology companies to play […]